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Venture

Nvidia is Back in the $5 Trillion Club. It Might Not Take Long Before $9 Trillion

fromTNW | Nvidia

10 hours ago

Intellectual property law

Nvidia B300 servers sell for $1 million in China, nearly double the US price

NVIDIA Falls 4% on Rotation Concerns: How Strong Profitability Could Save the Bull Case

NVIDIA shares are down 4% amid rotation chatter despite a strong year-to-date performance and impressive fundamentals.

fromArs Technica

Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs-if you can pay for it

A GPU with 8GB of video memory is limiting, prompting Nvidia to upgrade the RTX 5070's RAM from 8GB to 12GB.

Everyone's Talking About NVIDIA. Smart Money Is Watching CrowdStrike Instead

NVIDIA's stock is overvalued while CrowdStrike presents a compelling investment opportunity due to its critical role in AI security.

Wall Street Analyst Warns Hyperscaler Custom Chips Pose 'Significant Risk' to NVIDIA's Dominance

NVIDIA faces significant risks from hyperscalers developing their own chips, potentially disrupting its market dominance.

Venture

Intellectual property law

Nvidia is Back in the $5 Trillion Club. It Might Not Take Long Before $9 Trillion

Nvidia's long-term growth potential in AI and chip technology remains strong despite short-term market fluctuations.

fromTNW | Nvidia

10 hours ago

Nvidia B300 servers sell for $1 million in China, nearly double the US price

Prices for NVIDIA's B300 AI servers in China have surged to 7 million yuan due to demand and supply chain issues.

NVIDIA Falls 4% on Rotation Concerns: How Strong Profitability Could Save the Bull Case

NVIDIA shares are down 4% amid rotation chatter despite a strong year-to-date performance and impressive fundamentals.

fromArs Technica

Nvidia fixes the 8GB RAM problem with one of its GPUs-if you can pay for it

A GPU with 8GB of video memory is limiting, prompting Nvidia to upgrade the RTX 5070's RAM from 8GB to 12GB.

Everyone's Talking About NVIDIA. Smart Money Is Watching CrowdStrike Instead

NVIDIA's stock is overvalued while CrowdStrike presents a compelling investment opportunity due to its critical role in AI security.

Business

Intel's Record $475B Valuation Raises One Big Question

Artificial intelligence

Intel expects AI inference to drive demand for its CPUs

Business

Intel Is Now up 150% YTD. What's Prompting the Melt-Up?

Business

Intel's Latest Surge Just Made History. But That Doesn't Automatically Make It a 'Sell'

Business

Barclays Skeptical on Intel After the Q1 Blowout: Is the Comeback Already Priced In?

Business

Citi and Evercore Pile Into Intel With Huge Price Target Hikes: Is the CPU Renaissance Real?

Intel's Record $475B Valuation Raises One Big Question

Intel's market cap reached $476 billion, driven by future profitability promises despite current losses and cash flow concerns.

Intel expects AI inference to drive demand for its CPUs

Intel is focusing on AI to regain market share in the CPU sector despite ongoing manufacturing challenges.

Intel Is Now up 150% YTD. What's Prompting the Melt-Up?

Intel shares surged 10% due to a CPU shortage driven by AI demand, marking a 150% YTD gain and a significant turnaround.

Intel's Latest Surge Just Made History. But That Doesn't Automatically Make It a 'Sell'

Intel's turnaround under CEO Lip-Bu Tan is solidified with significant revenue growth and strong AI-driven business performance.

Barclays Skeptical on Intel After the Q1 Blowout: Is the Comeback Already Priced In?

Barclays raised Intel's price target to $65 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating, indicating a valuation adjustment despite strong performance.

Citi and Evercore Pile Into Intel With Huge Price Target Hikes: Is the CPU Renaissance Real?

Wall Street is bullish on Intel after strong Q1 results, with upgrades from Citi and Evercore ISI boosting price targets significantly.

Video games

New Data Hints At Just How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PS5

Business

Opinion: Microsoft Probably Should Have Rallied After Those Solid Earnings

fromGameSpot

Tech industry

Xbox CEO Reacts To Yet Another Disappointing Period For Xbox

Wall Street Splits on Microsoft After Earnings: Is the Azure Acceleration Worth the CapEx?

Wall Street is divided on Microsoft's stock outlook following its fiscal Q3 2026 report, with differing price targets from Barclays and Wells Fargo.

Microsoft Falls 5% Despite Q3 Beat: Why $190 Billion in AI Spending Has Investors Worried

Microsoft shares fell 5% despite strong Q3 earnings due to concerns over a $190 billion AI capital expenditure pledge for 2026.

19 hours ago

Microsoft lifts 2026 CapEx by $25B to cover price rises

Microsoft anticipates $190 billion in capital expenditure by 2026, driven by rising component costs and a focus on AI infrastructure.

23 hours ago

New Data Hints At Just How Well Are Xbox Games Selling On PS5

Microsoft's recent multiplatform strategy has led to significant sales of Xbox titles on PlayStation 5, generating $667M in revenue.

Opinion: Microsoft Probably Should Have Rallied After Those Solid Earnings

Microsoft's strong earnings report did not lead to a stock rally, with shares down nearly 6% despite positive financial metrics.

fromGameSpot

Xbox CEO Reacts To Yet Another Disappointing Period For Xbox

Microsoft's Xbox division continues to experience significant revenue declines, with further downturns expected in the upcoming quarter.

Wall Street Splits on Microsoft After Earnings: Is the Azure Acceleration Worth the CapEx?

Wall Street is divided on Microsoft's stock outlook following its fiscal Q3 2026 report, with differing price targets from Barclays and Wells Fargo.

Microsoft Falls 5% Despite Q3 Beat: Why $190 Billion in AI Spending Has Investors Worried

Microsoft shares fell 5% despite strong Q3 earnings due to concerns over a $190 billion AI capital expenditure pledge for 2026.

19 hours ago

Microsoft lifts 2026 CapEx by $25B to cover price rises

Microsoft anticipates $190 billion in capital expenditure by 2026, driven by rising component costs and a focus on AI infrastructure.

Phone buyers delay purchases, hold onto handsets longer

Smartphone replacement cycles are lengthening due to inflation and rising costs, leading to decreased demand for new devices.

#apple

Apple

Live: Will Apple Blowout Q2 Earnings

Apple

Apple Stock Poised for 21% Surge

Apple

Live: Will Apple Blowout Q2 Earnings

Investors are focused on Apple's Q2 fiscal 2026 results, particularly on iPhone sales, Services performance, and gross margins.

Apple

Apple Stock Poised for 21% Surge

Apple stock is undervalued with a price target of $323.19, indicating a potential 20.77% upside.

Microsoft's DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld

Microsoft is testing Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) for improved frame rates and visual quality in PC games on the Xbox Ally X.

Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Needs To 'Win Back Fans'

Asha Sharma is implementing changes to improve Xbox's performance and regain fan trust amid declining hardware and revenue.

Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs

Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue fell 33%, while cloud and productivity sectors thrived, driving overall revenue to $82.9 billion.

4 hours ago

Microsoft's DLSS competitor is now available on the Xbox Ally X handheld

Microsoft is testing Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) for improved frame rates and visual quality in PC games on the Xbox Ally X.

Microsoft CEO Says Xbox Needs To 'Win Back Fans'

Asha Sharma is implementing changes to improve Xbox's performance and regain fan trust amid declining hardware and revenue.

Microsoft reports sinking Xbox revenue as its cloud business climbs

Microsoft's Xbox hardware revenue fell 33%, while cloud and productivity sectors thrived, driving overall revenue to $82.9 billion.

Anbernic's new rotating screen handheld will start at less than $100

Anbernic's RG Rotate handheld features a rotating screen, runs Android 12, and is available for preorder starting at $87.99.

AI Data Center Spending Rushes Toward $800 Billion

Major tech companies are significantly increasing AI data center spending, raising concerns about potential overspending and resource limitations.

Digital life

fromBGR

Here's Who Really Owns All Of The Major Tech Brands - BGR

Technology is deeply integrated into daily life, with major brands often interconnected under a few powerful stakeholders.

Arm Adds Free Toolkit to Analyze AI Agent Performance - DevOps.com

Arm released a free toolkit for analyzing agentic AI workloads, enhancing performance evaluation within the software development lifecycle.

fromTechzine Global

13 hours ago

Quarterly results: hyperscalers impress, despite sky-high AI spending

AI-driven growth in cloud revenue is significantly benefiting major U.S. hyperscalers like Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft.

DevOps

fromDevOps.com

Arm Adds Free Toolkit to Analyze AI Agent Performance - DevOps.com

Arm released a free toolkit for analyzing agentic AI workloads, enhancing performance evaluation within the software development lifecycle.

fromTechzine Global

13 hours ago

Quarterly results: hyperscalers impress, despite sky-high AI spending

AI-driven growth in cloud revenue is significantly benefiting major U.S. hyperscalers like Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Marketing tech

Meta's Ad Machine Is Purring, So Why Did Its Stock Drop? | AdExchanger

fromDeadline

Social media marketing

Meta Shares Dip On Massive AI Spending; Q1 Daily Active Users Soften On Internet Disruptions In Iran

fromYahoo Finance

Artificial intelligence

Why I hate Meta's latest quarter

Meta's lack of clear future guidance on capital expenditures raises concerns about future margins and cash flow.

fromThe Daily Upside

Meta Lags Rival Hyperscalers as Investors Grow Wary of Surging CapEx

Meta's significant investment in AI raises investor concerns despite strong revenue growth.

Marketing tech

fromAdExchanger

19 hours ago

Meta's Ad Machine Is Purring, So Why Did Its Stock Drop? | AdExchanger

Meta is investing heavily in AI technology, expecting to spend up to $145 billion this year, funded by its advertising revenue.

Social media marketing

fromDeadline

Meta Shares Dip On Massive AI Spending; Q1 Daily Active Users Soften On Internet Disruptions In Iran

Meta reported strong earnings but faced a stock dip due to increased capital expenditure guidance.

fromYahoo Finance

Why I hate Meta's latest quarter

Meta's lack of clear future guidance on capital expenditures raises concerns about future margins and cash flow.

fromThe Daily Upside

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Meta Lags Rival Hyperscalers as Investors Grow Wary of Surging CapEx

Meta's significant investment in AI raises investor concerns despite strong revenue growth.

more#meta

23 hours ago

Google's subscriptions business is booming and AI is a big reason

Google's subscription business has reached 350 million paying subscribers, reflecting a 19% growth year over year in the first quarter of 2026, driven mainly by YouTube and Google One.

Online marketing

Venture

9 hours ago

$1 Trillion in AI Capex Is Coming. Here Are 5 Stocks That Will Feast on the Buildout

Hyperscalers are on track to spend over $1 trillion on capex annually, driven by AI demand and significant revenue growth from major tech companies.

fromgizmodo.com

The Best Gadgets of April 2026

Notable gadgets continue to emerge before major tech events, showcasing innovation in consumer technology.

fromComputerworld

Gartner sees untamed growth in agentic AI

AI agents are evolving to automate tasks and improve user interfaces, but full autonomy will take two years.

#samsung-electronics

fromGSMArena.com

4 hours ago

Mobile UX

Samsung's memory division posts massive profits for Q1, smartphones still profitable

fromwww.theguardian.com

Samsung reports record quarterly profit as chip income jumps almost 50-fold

Samsung Electronics reported record profits driven by a surge in chip income, anticipating a worsening supply shortage due to rising AI demand.

fromGSMArena.com

4 hours ago

Mobile UX

Samsung's memory division posts massive profits for Q1, smartphones still profitable

fromwww.theguardian.com

Samsung reports record quarterly profit as chip income jumps almost 50-fold

Samsung Electronics reported record profits driven by a surge in chip income, anticipating a worsening supply shortage due to rising AI demand.

more#samsung-electronics

Costco Makes PC Gamer A RAM Deal They Can't Refuse

A gaming PC was found at Costco for $1,100, prompting discussions about its value and potential reasons for the low price.

Apple

fromTechRepublic

Apple's $599 Mac mini Sells Out, Resurfaces on eBay Above Retail

The $599 Mac mini is sold out at Apple and being resold at higher prices due to increased demand for local AI computing.

Venture

I Was Wrong. Broadcom Is Far From Topping Out.

Broadcom's stock is gaining momentum due to sustained demand in data centers and significant growth in AI semiconductor revenue.

The best deals we found during Amazon's Gaming Week

Amazon's Gaming Week offers significant discounts on gaming tech, including popular games and accessories.

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

Redmi K100 Pro Max to receive a brutal price hike, new rumor claims

Redmi K100 Pro Max may use Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, but pricing is expected to rise significantly.

2025's Worst-Reviewed Game Is Getting A Big Price Drop - Kotaku

"Now is the perfect time to experience MindsEye, with over a year of enhancements, new content, and a more accessible price of entry."

Video games

Unprecedented PS5 Price Hikes Spread To Even More Countries

Sony has announced price hikes for the PlayStation in East Asia, citing global economic conditions and component shortages.

#amazon

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Amazon the chip company? Tech giant says it may sell AI chips as a product, not just a cloud service

Amazon plans to sell Trainium AI chips to external customers within two years, increasing competition with Nvidia.

Amazon's chips become a $20B business

Amazon's semiconductor business is now a top three datacenter chip provider, with a potential $50 billion annual revenue run rate.

fromFortune

Amazon's cloud sales are growing the most in 15 quarters. Investors sent the stock down on AI capex fears | Fortune

Amazon reported strong profit and sales growth in Q1, driven by a 28% increase in its cloud computing unit.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Amazon the chip company? Tech giant says it may sell AI chips as a product, not just a cloud service

Amazon plans to sell Trainium AI chips to external customers within two years, increasing competition with Nvidia.

Amazon's chips become a $20B business

Amazon's semiconductor business is now a top three datacenter chip provider, with a potential $50 billion annual revenue run rate.

fromFortune

Amazon's cloud sales are growing the most in 15 quarters. Investors sent the stock down on AI capex fears | Fortune

Amazon reported strong profit and sales growth in Q1, driven by a 28% increase in its cloud computing unit.

Arm's May 6 Earnings Could Unlock $250 as AI Workloads Accelerate

Arm Holdings shows strong growth potential with a buy rating and a price target of $227.57, reflecting a 12.83% upside.

Valve Says It's 'Hard at Work' on Steam Deck 2

Valve is releasing new Steam hardware, including Steam Machine, Steam controller, and Steam Frame VR, while developing Steam Deck 2.

Valve Working Hard To Get The Steam Deck Back In Stock

Valve is addressing the ongoing RAM shortage affecting Steam Deck availability but no immediate solutions are expected.

fromGadgets 360

Valve Says It's 'Hard at Work' on Steam Deck 2

Valve is releasing new Steam hardware, including Steam Machine, Steam controller, and Steam Frame VR, while developing Steam Deck 2.

Valve Working Hard To Get The Steam Deck Back In Stock

Valve is addressing the ongoing RAM shortage affecting Steam Deck availability but no immediate solutions are expected.

more#steam-deck

fromTNW | Nvidia

LG Electronics and Nvidia are in talks on robotics, AI data centres

LG Electronics is exploring cooperation with Nvidia in robotics, AI data centers, and mobility to enhance its physical AI ambitions.

3 of 4 Mag 7 Tech Giants Slumped on CapEx Concerns Despite Beating Earnings

Mega-cap tech earnings showed expected results, but only one stock rallied, indicating a cautious market response to rising capital expenditures.

fromGameSpot

1 week ago

March 2026 Was A Huge Month For Console Sales In The US

Sales of gaming hardware in the US during March 2026 rose by 69% compared to March 2025, reaching $500 million. Circana said the Switch 2 'drove the overall gain' for March 2026.

Video games

fromGadgets 360

Sony Hikes PS5, PS5 Pro and PS Portal Prices Across These Regions

Sony has announced price hikes for PlayStation 5 consoles and accessories in Southeast Asia due to global economic pressures.

fromFortune

10 hours ago

The $665 billion question: Will Big Tech's AI gamble pay off? | Fortune

Big Tech plans to invest $665 billion in AI this year, significantly increasing from previous spending levels.

fromZDNET

HP vs. Dell: I've tested dozens of laptops from both brands, and here's my advice

HP's 2-in-1 devices feel more refined, sporting designs that go beyond just slapping a flexible hinge on a laptop. HP convertibles offer better displays, more comfortable keyboards, long-lasting batteries, and a level of polish that stands out the moment you use them.

Gadgets

The HDD Trade Just Crushed Everything in April: WDC and STX Lead the Picks-and-Shovels Rotation

Seagate and Western Digital stocks surged in April, driven by strong earnings and demand for HDDs in AI workloads.

fromWIRED

1 week ago

I've Tested Gaming Laptops for Over a Decade. This Is What I Think You Should Buy

Gaming laptops have evolved significantly, offering powerful performance and sleek designs, making them viable alternatives to desktop PCs.

CPU Shortage Is So Bad, Even Intel's 'Scrap' Is Turning Into Gold

Demand for CPUs has outpaced supply, leading to the sale of lower-quality chips previously considered unsellable.

Super Micro Computer Climbs 25% in April: 3 Reasons SMCI Is the Tech Sector's Comeback Kid

Super Micro Computer's stock is rebounding due to strong AI server demand and a diverse customer base despite recent challenges.

SMCX Could Go Parabolic Again if the AI Server Boom Still Has Another Leg

The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long SMCI ETF is highly volatile and risky, with significant losses over the past year.

Synopsys Set Price Surge: Here Is The Bullish Prediction

Synopsys is projected to reach $597.11 in 12 months, indicating a 23.4% upside with 90% confidence.

Rosenblatt Sets a $1,000 Seagate Price Target: Is This the Most Bullish HDD Call of 2026?

Rosenblatt raised Seagate's price target to $1,000, signaling strong confidence in HDD demand driven by AI and supply scarcity.

Seagate Price Target Soars to $700 at BofA and Cantor Fitzgerald: Is the HDD Boom Going Vertical?

Two Wall Street firms raised Seagate Technology's price target to $700, citing tight HDD supply and next-gen HAMR storage.

Rosenblatt Sets a $1,000 Seagate Price Target: Is This the Most Bullish HDD Call of 2026?

Rosenblatt raised Seagate's price target to $1,000, signaling strong confidence in HDD demand driven by AI and supply scarcity.

Seagate Price Target Soars to $700 at BofA and Cantor Fitzgerald: Is the HDD Boom Going Vertical?

Two Wall Street firms raised Seagate Technology's price target to $700, citing tight HDD supply and next-gen HAMR storage.

more#seagate-technology

TSMC Just Broke Out. Yet the Stock Still Looks Strikingly Inexpensive

Taiwan Semiconductor's shares reached all-time highs amid strong earnings, raising questions about future growth and potential pullbacks.

Will Sandisk Stock Rise on Earnings: Q3 Earnings Preview

SanDisk is experiencing significant growth driven by AI demand, with expectations for Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings set high after a strong previous quarter.

Q1 2026 Big Tech earnings: $650 billion in AI capex and compute constraints

Google Cloud and AWS reported significant growth, while Meta's capex increase led to a drop in shares amid concerns over AI investment returns.

Tech industry

Google to sell its TPUs to some customers

Google Cloud will sell custom tensor processing units to select customers to diversify revenue and meet growing demand from various sectors.

fromTNW | Finance

11 hours ago

Q1 2026 Big Tech earnings: $650 billion in AI capex and compute constraints

Google Cloud and AWS reported significant growth, while Meta's capex increase led to a drop in shares amid concerns over AI investment returns.

Google to sell its TPUs to some customers

Google Cloud will sell custom tensor processing units to select customers to diversify revenue and meet growing demand from various sectors.

Samsung says the RAM shortage could get even worse next year

The RAM shortage is expected to worsen, driven by high demand from AI data centers, with supply issues likely continuing until 2030.

fromWGB

Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far - PC By Far The Favoured Platform

Marathon has sold 1.2 million copies, generating approximately $48 million in revenue, with PC sales dominating the market.

PC Gaming RAM Got Cheaper For The First Time In Months

After Google released its TurboQuant compression algorithm, which can purportedly drastically reduce the amount of memory required for certain AI workflows, stock prices for memory manufacturers dropped significantly.

Gadgets

fromThe Globe and Mail

Meta raises capital expenditure forecast, doubling down on AI investment

Meta Platforms is increasing its capital expenditure forecast to invest heavily in AI infrastructure while planning layoffs for cost savings.

fromwww.theguardian.com

22 hours ago

Tech giants' results show rosy outlook for AI boom and US stock market

Positive financial results from major tech companies indicate resilience in the stock market amid AI bubble concerns.

Is the AI CapEx Trade Cracking? 5 Stocks Most Exposed If OpenAI's Slowdown Is Real

OpenAI's missed internal goals have raised concerns about AI infrastructure investments and semiconductor market stability.

fromEngadget

1 week ago

A lot of you panic-bought PCs to avoid RAMaggedon 2026

AI-driven demand for memory and storage is causing pre-emptive computer purchases, leading to a 3.2% increase in global PC shipments in Q1 2026.

fromComputerworld

2 weeks ago

PC sales rise in Q1 despite memory shortage - IDC

PC sales increased by 2.5% in Q1 2026, driven by preemptive purchases ahead of expected price hikes.

fromComputerworld

IDC lowers its PC sales forecast again - and significantly

IDC lowered its 2026 PC market forecast to an 11.3% decline due to memory shortages, rising component prices, and supply chain disruptions expected to persist into 2027.

PC Gaming Hardware Maker Calls 2026 'Most Challenging Year Ever' As It Hikes Prices Up To 30 Percent

MSI plans to raise gaming hardware prices by 15-30 percent in 2026 due to DRAM shortages and AI hyperscaler demand for memory components.

2 months ago

Memory price explosion triggers PC buying spree

Rising DRAM and NAND prices are prompting corporate buyers to accelerate PC purchases, boosting vendor revenues while potentially constraining unit demand later in 2026.